Cook Mian

Rivers Casino; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casino in Portsmouth seeks a culinary assistant to support food preparation and buffet service. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Chinese and other Asian cuisines, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a commitment to safety and high sanitation standards, and offers opportunities for advancement. Candidates with a Serve Safe certification and team-oriented mentality are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various Asian cuisines is preferred.
• Prior experience in food service is recommended.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation and buffet maintenance.
• Ensures quality control of prepared food items.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Chinese regional cuisines

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
3630 Victory Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA

Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
3630 Victory Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA

Assists the cooks in the preparation of various food items, including cutting vegetables, preparing dressings, and making soups.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur.
• Prepares all food products for Buffet
• Sets up and checks supplies during shifts (plates, bowls, etc.).
• Keeps the buffet area free of debris and trash at all times.
• Wipes down the buffet, inside and out, and sweeps the floor as needed.
• Replenishes food as needed.
• Serves food items to guests as requested.
• Assists the cooks in the preparation of various food items, including cutting vegetables, preparing dressings, and making soups.
• Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms, ensuring freshness, rotation, and availability.
• Assists in quality control of prepared food items.
• Assists in the buffet to monitor food items, check food temperatures, and change food items when necessary.
• Ensures quality control of prepared food items.
• Assists fellow team members in their duties as well as always maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Communicates any problems or concerns to the Sous Chef or Assistant Executive Chef.
• Ensures that temperatures of all products and storage areas are checked as required.
• Ability to follow recipes and daily planning sheets
• Assist supervisor with putting daily order together when needed
• Increases knowledge, preparing for promotion to cook.
• Assists fellow team members in their duties as well as always maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Keeps the work area clean.
• Ensures thorough communication between shifts.
• Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Understands that schedules are subject to change.
• Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and daily production planning sheets
• Help to orient new team members
• Performs all other duties specified or assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a sound knowledge of the various Chinese regional cuisines with a basic knowledge of other Asian cuisines, especially Thai, Vietnamese and sushi fabrication
• Prior experience is preferred as well as a proven track record demonstrating sound judgment.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Serve Safe certification
• Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Is always clean and neat, in proper uniform, including nametag and slip resistant shoes.
• Reports to work on time; signs and swipes in properly.
• Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job.
• Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and team members.
• Possesses the ability to work under pressure.
• Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Must be able to understand Material Safety Data Sheets as required for the position.
• Ability to communicate with Team members and guests
• Ability to be a TEAM player

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and bending
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.

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